Minnesota remains on track to begin issuing REAL ID-compliant cards October 1. When available, the new cards will become an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel and to access federal buildings.

In reality, these plans are akin to allowing auto manufacturers to cut the price of manufacturing a car by using paper air bags — they are cheaper and work great, until you crash. The lower prices advertised by Azar are possible only because the product he’s selling is a total clunker.

Housing is an important issue for the greater Mankato area, especially in terms of affordability. We can better meet other challenges as individuals, families, and communities if people have a secure place to live.

Kanabec County is receiving approximately $200,000 to assist residents with serious mental health issues who are transitioning from an Emergency Department, hospital, treatment center, or jail to programs in the community.

It is extremely hard for small towns to finance infrastructure projects of this magnitude on their own without passing on significant costs to taxpayers. By partnering with the PFA, we can prevent a lot of economic hardship that would otherwise fall on families and businesses.